Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

This double degree is for students who want to combine their passion for health and exercise with nutrition.

Through theoretical and practical learning, you will become an expert in all aspects of nutrition and food sciences and be ready to improve the nutritional and physical health, fitness and wellbeing of the community.

You will also learn from world-class industry experts in an environment that provides opportunities for practical learning and have the opportunity to complete a work placement that will provide you with valuable industry experience.

What you'll need Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements.

These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements.

Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND

• Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
• Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

Recent secondary education ATAR profile

OR Higher education study

• Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
• Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above

OR Work and life experience

• Qualify for Special Entry, or
• Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
• Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Deferment

This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

This double degree offers a combination of nutrition and human movement, providing you with a strong blend of theoretical, practice-based and industry learning.

In the first year you will study human movement courses, giving you a solid understanding of:

• human anatomy and physiology
• human movement professional practice
• health and physical activity
• growth and motor development.

In the second year, the focus will be on developing your knowledge in human movement and nutrition, and in your third and fourth years you’ll develop practical skills such as:

• critical thinking skills
• practice-based skills
• knowledge of physical activity
• knowledge of nutrition theory and practice
• communicating health messages.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

We have teamed up with a number of elite and local sporting organisations, such as the Adelaide Football club, Adelaide United and Basketball SA, providing you with excellent networking opportunities. You could also complete a placement as part of your study, further enhancing industry networks and relationships.

In addition, we also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

As the health, nutrition, exercise and wellness industries continue to grow, employment prospects for graduates of this degree are promising.

Employment opportunities for graduates are broad, depending on your chosen stream. You may choose to gain employment as a:

• Sports and Fitness Nutritionist: responsible for improving the health and optimising the performance of athletes
• Community Nutritionist: create changes in attitude toward nutrition and health; plan and co-ordinate nutrition programs; provide advice, guidance and support to the community
• Health Promotion Officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups
• Nutrition and Food Policy Advisor: provide health and nutrition advice to the public
• Community and Allied Health Worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians
• Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Advisor: create nutrition plans, advise on dietary habits and monitor a client’s progress
• Sport Development Officer: responsible for coordinating club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams
• Researcher: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials; analyse results in order to broaden scientific understanding.

With further study, this double degree can also be a pathway into secondary school teaching. As a graduate of the Health and Physical Education stream within this double degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Master of Teaching (Secondary). For more information including subjects you'll be able to teach, visit our secondary health and physical education teaching page.

Applying to study with us:

• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. But you’ll also discover that your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved. You’ll find student sports and fitness facilities, community clinics, tech zones and chill-out spaces. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and loads more.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help, we're here to assist. We provide a full range of support services, including:

• academic counselling
• personal counselling
• social support services, including family support and nearby childcare

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.

As a human movement student you will have access to:

• Exercise Physiology Clinic
• Environmental Chamber
• Multiple exercise physiology laboratories
• Biomechanics laboratory
• UniSA Sport Gyms
• Sensory laboratory
• Chemistry laboratory
• Commercial Kitchen
• Anatomy laboratory
• Human performance and resistance training laboratory